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American Truck Simulator’s long-teased “Project Road Trip” finally has a face: the newly announced American Truck Simulator Road Trip: Ford Car Pack. A Steam page is live, wish-listing is open, and although SCS Software hasn’t nailed down a release date, the studio has revealed the first four cars that will let players swap air brakes for seat belts.
What’s Road Trip Again?
As outlined in our earlier article, Road Trip is an upcoming gameplay module that unlocks whenever you own at least one compatible DLC. Instead of hauling 53-foot trailers, you’ll drive passenger vehicles, accept light courier jobs, and collect postcard rewards by exploring landmarks. It merely adds on to American Truck Simulator’s gameplay loop, which means your trucks, garages, and freight contracts remain untouched.
The Ford Four
Four vehicles have been confirmed for the upcoming DLC.
- 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback – pony-car royalty, rebuilt with its distinctive V8 growl.
- 2023 Ford F-150 – America’s perennial best-selling truck and perfect light courier workhorse.
- 2023 Ford Bronco – a modern off-roader poised for photo-op detours.
- 1998–2012 Ford Crown Victoria – the sedan that patrolled highways and starred in taxi fleets.
SCS says engine trims and factory paints are still being finalized, but Ford’s direct involvement suggests authenticity on par with American Truck Simulator’s meticulously modeled semis.
How It’ll Play
Passenger cars mean snappy acceleration, tighter handling, bite-sized job loops, and are perfect for new players who simply want to watch the scenery or for veteran truckers looking to relax. You’ll run quick contracts such as documents or small parcels between nearby towns, perfect for a 10-minute session instead of a 600-mile overnighter. If that overnighter calls to you, however, nothing’s stopping you from taking that great American trip along Route 66, or from going down the West Coast.
Even better, Road Trip vehicles aren’t bound by the same no-truck restrictions that pepper the base map. National park roads like Yosemite or Yellowstone currently slap truckers with hefty fines; in a Mustang or Bronco, you can cruise them ticket-free. Combine that newfound freedom with postcard collectibles earned in free-roam, and American Truck Simulator suddenly has a Forza-Horizon-style exploration layer on roads you once had to avoid.
Why This Matters
Official passenger cars have been the community’s white whale for nearly a decade, and the experience has really only been available on modded games. Landing Ford not only legitimizes the idea but also opens the door for rival brands in future packs, with Dodge, Toyota, and Nissan officially being on SCS’ radar. Project Road Trip could evolve American Truck Simulator from a trucking sim into a broader celebration of American motoring culture.
Ready to shift gears? Add the Ford Car Pack to your Steam wishlist now, keep an eye on SCS’s blog for release news, and start saving in-game cash: that Mustang won’t pay for itself.
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